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Are the 12 Apostles, Paul, and others such as Timothy and Titus the Bride of Christ or the Body of Christ?
Hi Hank,
That is a very good question. I will tell you what I have been taught and see from scripture. A big topic -Body of Christ and the `Bride.` Now there is no such symbol, (bride) used for the Body of Christ. Masculine Head over a male body - one new Man. (Eph. 2: 15) Here is a quick summary.
The symbol `bride,` & wife, is used by God to show His relationship to Israel. (Isa. 54: 5, & Hosea 2: 19 etc) (Time purpose)
Then the symbol of the `bride,` is used for an eternal purpose, the New Jerusalem, the city which comes down out of heaven from God. (Rev. 21: 2) This symbol is used to show that this rulership in the city is connected to the rulership in the third heaven, (the Body of Christ). Together with Christ we rule over God`s great kingdom, (under the Father.) One group, from the highest heavens, the others from the lower heavens.
The term the `body of Christ` reveals the closest of relationships - Head & Body, interconnected.
As to your question, Jesus tells the 12 disciples that they will rule over the 12 tribes of Israel. (Matt. 19: 28). We are shown this in Rev. 21: 14 where the 12 disciples are in the city.
Note that God`s word distinguishes between the 12 disciples who walked with the Lord, pre-cross, and those who were given by the Lord when He ascended, called the ascension ministries. (Eph. 4: 9 - 13) These are specifically for the equipping of the saints, building up the Body of Christ so we wont be `tossed to & fro.`
regards, Marilyn.
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